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Road traffic pollution as serious as passive smoke in the development of childhood asthma

New research conducted in 10 European cities has estimated that 14% of chronic childhood asthma is due to exposure to traffic pollution near busy roads.

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

GP judgement not enough to accurately diagnose cases of pneumonia

Pneumonia cannot be accurately diagnosed solely on a doctor's analysis of symptoms and patient history, according to new findings.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Asthmatics at increased risk of pulmonary embolism

People with asthma have an increased risk of pulmonary embolism, according to new research.

Inflammatory disorders created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Electronic nose could be used to detect sleep apnoea

An electronic nose, used to detect the presence of molecules in the breath of a patient, could be used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea.

Sleep apnea created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Electronic nose could be used to detect sleep apnoea

An electronic nose, used to detect the presence of molecules in the breath of a patient, could be used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea.

Sleep apnea created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

TB drug could reduce mortality for MDR-TB and XDR-TB cases

Results from an observational study evaluating a new anti-TB drug have found that the treatment can improve outcomes and reduce mortality among patients with both MDR-TB and XDR-TB.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds high rates of sleep apnea in women

New research has found high rates of sleep apnoea in women, despite the condition usually being regarded as a disorder predominantly of males.

Sleep apnea created Aug 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Tai Chi shown to improve COPD exercise capacity

Tai Chi can be used as an effective form of exercise therapy for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new findings.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Low energy levels could predict risk of hospitalisation for people with COPD

Reports of low energy levels or feelings of fatigue could be used to predict risk of hospitalisation for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study published online ahead of print in ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Excessive cured meat consumption increases risk of hospital readmissions for COPD patients

An excessive intake of cured meats, such as salami, chorizo and bacon, can increase readmission to hospital for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study by Spanish researchers from the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Management of TB cases falls short of international standards

The management of tuberculosis cases in the European Union (EU) is not meeting international standards, according to new research.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Asthma rate and costs from traffic-related air pollution are much higher than once believed

A research team led by University of Massachusetts Amherst resource economist Sylvia Brandt, with colleagues in California and Switzerland, have revised the cost burden sharply upward for childhood asthma and for the first ...

Health created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Early COPD detection could help lung cancer diagnosis

Early screening of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may help to detect lung cancer at an earlier stage, according to a new study.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mediterranean diet and exercise can reduce sleep apnea symptoms

Eating a Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity can help to improve some of the symptoms of sleep apnoea, according to new research.

Sleep apnea created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Statins reduce deaths from infection and respiratory illness, eight years on from trial

The death rate among patients prescribed a statin in a major trial that ended in 2003 is still lower than those given a placebo, even though most participants in both groups have been taking statins ever since. ASCOT, the ...

Cardiology created Aug 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0